Pre PACES Podcast

Dr Ben Lovell, clinician and medical leader in training and organizational leadership, and Dr Amy Burbridge, clinician focused on clinical reasoning and human factors, share candid stories about chronic imposter feelings and leadership. They explore how training and new responsibilities amplify self-doubt. Short conversations cover archetypes like perfectionist and natural genius, and practical ways to reframe and seek support.

Jennie Gough joins Sam for the second part of their conversation on the art of managing a cardiac arrest as the Med Reg.^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sam is joined once again by Dr Jennie Gough to discuss the challenging topic of managing cardiac arrests. ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning guests, Callum from the ID:IOTS podcast, joins Sam to discuss all things microbiology and how we can work with our ID collegues in looking after patients with infections.Listen to the ID:IOTS podcast here! ^_^ SUPPORT THE SHOW ^_^> > Access Quesmed HERE! 15% off with discount code: PREPACES15 < <* * *Sign up for PACES Ahead HERE! * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Yezin Samaraiee, neurology registrar and founder of QuezMed. They tackle medication-overuse headaches and withdrawal strategies. They cover distinguishing migraine and aura mimics, when imaging is needed, acute treatments and preventatives. Red flags for raised intracranial pressure, cough/postural headache clues, tension headache tips, trigeminal neuralgia signs, and IIH recognition and urgent management.

Dr Yezen Samaraiee, neurology registrar and founder of QuesMed, brings specialist headache expertise and exam teaching. A quiz-show style romp covers pregnancy headaches and imaging choices, CVST management, cluster headache features and treatments, giant cell arteritis clues, meningitis red flags, and carotid dissection recognition and acute workup.

Dr Jeremy Shearman, consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist and national authority on haemochromatosis. They cover iron overload basics, genetics and who to test. Practical talk on interpreting ferritin and transferrin saturation, imaging and venesection management. Discussion of multisystem effects like liver, joints and cardiac risks, plus exam-focused signs and investigation strategies.

A focused walkthrough of interstitial lung disease exam scenarios and key respiratory findings. Short practical guidance on likely causes and targeted investigations. Discussion of clubbing and zone-specific fibrosis aetiologies. Overview of pulmonary function patterns and core management strategies including multidisciplinary care.

Dr. Leila Thurston, a consultant in endocrinology and diabetes at Imperial College London, dives into the world of hyponatraemia—highlighting its clinical significance and risks of mismanagement. She explores the variability of symptoms and the importance of assessing volume status. The discussion also covers underlying causes like heart and kidney failures, and the nuances of SIADH, polydipsia, and pseudohyponatraemia. Dr. Thurston shares practical management strategies and emphasizes essential diagnostics for effective treatment.